Heath Wins Historic Upset as Conservatives Take Lead
The Conservatives surged to a majority in the new House of Commons after Labor’s stunning loss. Prime Minister Heath appeared publicly for the first time as prime minister elect, declaring the right policies have won votes. Analysts cited rising prices and inflation as key factors shaping public opinion, while turnout among teenagers surprised pollsters. Heath blamed inflation and taxation, pledging solutions, as Labor aides pushed devaluation warnings and Callaghan urged scrutiny of polls.
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May CPI rise halves living cost jump in Long Beach LA
The May consumer price index for the Long Beach Los Angeles area rose 0.4 percent, 54 percent higher than May 1969. Gasoline price wars reduced transportation costs by 1.4 percent, offsetting a 0.6 percent rise otherwise. The index stands at 182.8, with consumers paying 13.34 for goods that cost 10 in 1957-59. Nationally, May inflation eased to 0.4 percent from 0.6 percent in April.
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Dog Snoopy Saves Family in Fire Then Dies
Snoopy the dachshund chihuahua mix woke Earl Ocker and his wife and two children as flames engulfed a room. The dog was trapped and perished protecting the family, while the family escaped to safety.
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Nixon to mark 30th wedding anniversary at Camp David
The President and Mrs. Nixon will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary and Father's Day at Camp David near Thurmont Maryland over the weekend. Press Secretary Donald L. Ziegler said they will be joined by daughters Tricia Nixon Cox and Julie Nixon Eisenhower and their son-in-law David Eisenhower.
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Hughes Wins Nevada Casino Bid in Surprise Move
Nevada Gaming Commission approves Howard Hughes 11.5 million bid giving him control of Harold's Club in Reno marking his first northern Nevada venture. Hughes already owns six Las Vegas casinos plus mining claims ranches real estate a TV station and an airline in the state.
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Heath Shares World Aims With Wilson
London Conservatives prepare to govern sharing with Labour aims to extend British influence, protect interests, and honor allies. Heath and Douglas-Home differ from Labour on nuclear policy, Gulf and Indian Ocean roles, and Rhodesia relations, while pledging stronger ties with the United States and a joint nuclear program in Western Europe.
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Spitfire Bernadette Devlin reelected in Northern Ireland
Bernadette Devlin the 23 year old Irish spitfire and youngest MP coasted to reelection in her Northern Ireland district, winning 37,739 votes, 5,924 ahead of a Unionist Conservative rival. Rev Jan Paisley also won a seat in Northern Antrim, defeating Henry Clark after a tight count.
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Super Spy Satellite Launches Third Atlas Agena Flight
A 26 foot Jour Agena satellite launched from Cape Kennedy carried a television camera to spot missile sites air bases and troop movements and housed lav radar and X ray sensors to detect rocket exhaust. It marks the third secret Atlas Agena launch in 22 months with earlier prototypes in near stationary orbits over Southeast Asia. The first satellite orbited 18 700 to 24 700 miles high while the second rode 20 300 to 24 400 miles high.
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Labor Dept Counsel Laurence Silberman Nominated
Labor Department sources say solicitor Laurence H. Silberman, 35, will be nominated by President Nixon to serve as undersecretary of labor. He would replace James Hodgson, who became secretary after Nixon moved George P. Shultz to the new Office of Monument and Budget.
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Des Moines Faces Violent Disturbance After Police Shootout
In Des Moines a violent outbreak wounded at least 20 people, one seriously, as a 30 block downtown fringe was sealed. The unrest followed the fatal shooting of Lewis Stephen Wheeler, 26, of Kansas City after he had wounded Deputy Sheriff Robert Slu card. Police reported sniper fire and rock throwing as officers attempted to let the scene cool.
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